Spartan Placements LLC
Senior Audit Associate
Spartan Placements LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Audit Associate Job Description:
Individuals at this level generally have a minimum of two years of experience as an Audit Associate, including two calendar/fiscal year busy seasons. They also have either passed the CPA exam or parts of the CPA exam. Senior Audit Associates are expected to:Know and understand the reasons behind firm policies and proceduresPossess technical knowledge and communication skills sufficient to supervise and train Staff Audit AssociatesBe able to communicate well with clients, within their area of audit expertiseBegin acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships during the audit process and throughout the yearThe Senior Audit Associate is expected to:
Expand their command of GAAP and be able to apply it to the financials and notes, cash, tax, and other special purpose frameworks, as well as unique or specialized accounting principles and financial statement presentationsHave a good command of common audit regulations, procedures, and research techniques, including the various research sources in the firm libraryComplete the preparation of basic audits from beginning to end with support from their managerAssume responsibility for efficiently supervising both audit and non-audit engagementsSuccessfully complete financial statements without major and/or material changesRecognize additional opportunities to expand audit service offerings to clientsHave a strong ability to mentor Audit Associates and provide training and coachingAssist in development of job budgetsMaintain required CPEQualifications:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)Proficient in CCH Axcess or similar productsProficient in Oracle NetSuite preferredProficient in Odoo ERP and CRM preferredExperience or familiarity with QuickBooks and tax preparation software is a plusAbility to work independently in a team atmosphereBachelor's degree in Business and AccountingCPA, EA, or CPA eligible preferred
Individuals at this level generally have a minimum of two years of experience as an Audit Associate, including two calendar/fiscal year busy seasons. They also have either passed the CPA exam or parts of the CPA exam. Senior Audit Associates are expected to:Know and understand the reasons behind firm policies and proceduresPossess technical knowledge and communication skills sufficient to supervise and train Staff Audit AssociatesBe able to communicate well with clients, within their area of audit expertiseBegin acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships during the audit process and throughout the yearThe Senior Audit Associate is expected to:
Expand their command of GAAP and be able to apply it to the financials and notes, cash, tax, and other special purpose frameworks, as well as unique or specialized accounting principles and financial statement presentationsHave a good command of common audit regulations, procedures, and research techniques, including the various research sources in the firm libraryComplete the preparation of basic audits from beginning to end with support from their managerAssume responsibility for efficiently supervising both audit and non-audit engagementsSuccessfully complete financial statements without major and/or material changesRecognize additional opportunities to expand audit service offerings to clientsHave a strong ability to mentor Audit Associates and provide training and coachingAssist in development of job budgetsMaintain required CPEQualifications:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)Proficient in CCH Axcess or similar productsProficient in Oracle NetSuite preferredProficient in Odoo ERP and CRM preferredExperience or familiarity with QuickBooks and tax preparation software is a plusAbility to work independently in a team atmosphereBachelor's degree in Business and AccountingCPA, EA, or CPA eligible preferred